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Originally Posted by clamboy
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Bouncing off ya, Clamboy to give something of a response to Jenbooks13.
Jenbooks13 -- Mr. CB has given you an idea as to some of the culture that is either within or a short hop from the SUNY SB area. I am not going to relist his list -- it was very good and comprehensive.
Many people within the community take advantage of the Arts facilities on campus; there are many professional music, dance and theatre groups as well as acrobatics and such fare as Cirque de Soleil (sp?), and an incredible film festival every summer.
Within the community there is Gallery North, which is a small local gallery that has been in existence for over 40 years. The main focus of the Gallery has been to provide Long Island based artists with a venue that highlights their talents. There are several festivals each year that are fantastic and involve closing down the streets.
I have friends and clients who are provosts, deans, admins and adjuncts at SUNYSB and others who are affiliated with Renaissance Technologies, surgeons, doctors and department heads at the local hospitals (UHSB, ST Charles, Mather, St Catherine.) To give you some idea as to what people do:
*Are active in the Three Village Historical Society. It is a very large chapter that has received an award from the History Channel for in depth research within the community. Our annual house tour is 11/30-12/1. It's worth checking out if you're in the area. Tickets/programs must be purchased in advance.
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*Take part in the local civics (very strong civic association)
*Enjoy the varied performing arts offerings and art displays at the University
*Head into Port Jeff to catch a play, dinner or to bar hop!
*Head into Huntington for the Cinema Arts Centre, dinner or to bar hop!
*Form book/reading clubs
*Enjoy the offerings of the local Neighborhood house (yoga classes, writing workshops, dance classes, etc.)
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*Shoot darts at the Checkmate (yes, local folks, the Checkmate has become rather diverse!)
*Travel into NYC for Bway, the Met, etc.
*Are active in the local Ducks Unlimited Chapter
*There is an equestrian center that is in the process of being rebuilt and preserved. Are you hands on people?
* Join in on the Greening committees for the local parks and train station
* Protest the War in Iraq! Saturday mornings the North Country Peace Group protests the war -- the are at North Country Rd & Bennetts.
*Have dinner clubs where we meet at different restaurants.
*Belong to car clubs
*Belong to running clubs, cycling clubs
This area is great because there is a strong undercurrent of civic, historic & local pride -- and this feeling is not exclusive to the Stony Brook/Setauket area -- Mr. CB is a passionate cheerleader for Rocky Point, an area that is dear to me as I had lived there for a while and was happy as a clam (sorry Clamboy, couldn't help myself

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I am assuming that you're in your twenties. Once out here and on campus, you will discover a world of activities at your doorstep and new social networking outlets to discover. Many people go to check out live music and jazz in Port Jeff and there's a funky little coffee house in St James that has an open mic night with many fantastic local musicians. You can assure your significant other that the Three Village area is not a cultural morass.
Please feel free to message me privately for more detailed info.
Good luck with everything.